Phillies' Hamels pitches 1st no-hitter vs Cubs in 50 years

Phillies' Hamels pitches 1st no-hitter vs Cubs in 50 years

Phillies ace Cole Hamels enhanced his trade value even more, becoming the first pitcher to throw a no-hitter against the Chicago Cubs in 50 years while leading Philadelphia to a 5-0 win Saturday.

Phillies ace Cole Hamels enhanced his trade value even more, becoming the first pitcher to throw a no-hitter against the Chicago Cubs in 50 years while leading Philadelphia to a 5-0 win Saturday.

Olympic champion Shawn Johnson gets engaged at Wrigley Field

Olympic champion Shawn Johnson gets engaged at Wrigley Field

Olympic champion gymnast Shawn Johnson threw out a ceremonial first ball at Wrigley Field - and wound up with quite a catch.

Olympic champion gymnast Shawn Johnson threw out a ceremonial first ball at Wrigley Field - and wound up with quite a catch.

Francoeur's 10th-inning HR gives Phillies 5-3 win over Cubs

Francoeur's 10th-inning HR gives Phillies 5-3 win over Cubs

Jeff Francoeur hit a two-run homer with two outs in the 10th inning and the Philadelphia Phillies, who had rallied in the ninth, beat the Chicago Cubs 5-3 on Friday.

Jeff Francoeur hit a two-run homer with two outs in the 10th inning and the Philadelphia Phillies, who had rallied in the ninth, beat the Chicago Cubs 5-3 on Friday.

Teagarden's hit leads Cubs to 6-5 win over Reds and DH split

Teagarden's hit leads Cubs to 6-5 win over Reds and DH split

Taylor Teagarden singled home the tiebreaking run off Aroldis Chapman with two outs in the ninth inning Wednesday night, completing the Chicago Cubs' biggest comeback of the season for a 6-5 win.

Taylor Teagarden singled home the tiebreaking run off Aroldis Chapman with two outs in the ninth inning Wednesday night, completing the Chicago Cubs' biggest comeback of the season for a 6-5 win.

Frazier doubles home 2, Reds beat Cubs 9-1 in DH opener

Frazier doubles home 2, Reds beat Cubs 9-1 in DH opener

Todd Frazier extended his post-derby surge with three more hits, including a two-run double, and the Cincinnati Reds used a big first inning to beat the Chicago Cubs 9-1 on Wednesday.

Todd Frazier extended his post-derby surge with three more hits, including a two-run double, and the Cincinnati Reds used a big first inning to beat the Chicago Cubs 9-1 on Wednesday.

Cubs call up Medina, Beeler for DH vs Reds

Cubs call up Medina, Beeler for DH vs Reds

The Cubs restocked their bullpen for a doubleheader against the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday, calling up Yoervis Medina from Triple-A Iowa.

The Cubs restocked their bullpen for a doubleheader against the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday, calling up Yoervis Medina from Triple-A Iowa.

Bruce hits last of Reds' 3 HRs for 5-4 win over Cubs

Bruce hits last of Reds' 3 HRs for 5-4 win over Cubs

Todd Frazier connected for the first time since he won the All-Star Home Run Derby, and Jay Bruce hit a key two-run shot in the sixth inning on Monday night, powering the Cincinnati Reds to a 5-4 v...

Todd Frazier connected for the first time since he won the All-Star Home Run Derby, and Jay Bruce hit a key two-run shot in the sixth inning on Monday night, powering the Cincinnati Reds to a 5-4 v...

Cubs promote reliever Rafael Soriano from Triple-A

Cubs promote reliever Rafael Soriano from Triple-A

Rafael Soriano can earn an additional $1 million based on games pitched as part of his contract with the Chicago Cubs.

Rafael Soriano can earn an additional $1 million based on games pitched as part of his contract with the Chicago Cubs.

Arrieta keeps dominant streak going, Cubs top Braves 4-1

Arrieta keeps dominant streak going, Cubs top Braves 4-1

Jake Arrieta pitched seven dominant innings and Jorge Soler homered to help the Chicago Cubs beat the Atlanta Braves 4-1 on Sunday.

Jake Arrieta pitched seven dominant innings and Jorge Soler homered to help the Chicago Cubs beat the Atlanta Braves 4-1 on Sunday.

Lester flirts with no-hitter for a bit, Cubs beat Braves

Lester flirts with no-hitter for a bit, Cubs beat Braves

Jon Lester lost his bid for a no-hitter in the eighth inning - a try revived by an official scorer's reversal - but ended the longest winless streak of his career as the Chicago Cubs shut out the A...

Jon Lester lost his bid for a no-hitter in the eighth inning - a try revived by an official scorer's reversal - but ended the longest winless streak of his career as the Chicago Cubs shut out the A...

Cubs' Lester loses no-hit bid on Pierzynski single in 8th

Cubs' Lester loses no-hit bid on Pierzynski single in 8th

Jon Lester of the Chicago Cubs has lost his no-hit bid against Atlanta in the eighth inning on a leadoff single by former teammate A.J. Pierzynski.

Jon Lester of the Chicago Cubs has lost his no-hit bid against Atlanta in the eighth inning on a leadoff single by former teammate A.J. Pierzynski.

Cubs shut down rival White Sox for 3-1 win

Cubs shut down rival White Sox for 3-1 win

Jake Arrieta pitched a two-hitter and also homered to lead the Chicago Cubs to a 3-1 win over the Chicago White Sox on Sunday.

Jake Arrieta pitched a two-hitter and also homered to lead the Chicago Cubs to a 3-1 win over the Chicago White Sox on Sunday.

Shuck's sac fly lifts White Sox to 1-0 win over Cubs

Shuck's sac fly lifts White Sox to 1-0 win over Cubs

Pinch-hitter B.J. Shuck drove in Emilio Bonifacio with a sacrifice fly in the eighth inning, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Cubs 1-0 on Friday, their eighth win in 10 games.

Pinch-hitter B.J. Shuck drove in Emilio Bonifacio with a sacrifice fly in the eighth inning, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Cubs 1-0 on Friday, their eighth win in 10 games.

Peralta hits 2-out, 2-run HR in 9th, Cardinals jolt Cubs 6-5

Peralta hits 2-out, 2-run HR in 9th, Cardinals jolt Cubs 6-5

Jhonny Peralta hit a two-run homer with two outs in the ninth inning and the St. Louis Cardinals jolted the Chicago Cubs 6-5 Wednesday.

Jhonny Peralta hit a two-run homer with two outs in the ninth inning and the St. Louis Cardinals jolted the Chicago Cubs 6-5 Wednesday.

Reds' Frazier, rookies Bryant, Pederson in Home Run Derby

Reds' Frazier, rookies Bryant, Pederson in Home Run Derby

The Reds' Todd Frazier is paired with two-time champion Prince Fielder of Texas in the first round of Monday's All-Star Home Run Derby in Cincinnati.

The Reds' Todd Frazier is paired with two-time champion Prince Fielder of Texas in the first round of Monday's All-Star Home Run Derby in Cincinnati.

Russell delivers in 3-run 7th, Cubs beat Cardinals 5-3

Russell delivers in 3-run 7th, Cubs beat Cardinals 5-3

Addison Russell hit a tying single and scored during a three-run rally in the seventh inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the St. Louis Cardinals 5-3 Tuesday to complete a day-night doubleheader sweep.

Addison Russell hit a tying single and scored during a three-run rally in the seventh inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the St. Louis Cardinals 5-3 Tuesday to complete a day-night doubleheader sweep.

Cubs select Richard's contract, place Ross on 7-day DL

Cubs select Richard's contract, place Ross on 7-day DL

The Chicago Cubs have selected left-hander Clayton Richards contract from Triple-A Iowa in time for Saturdays start against the Miami Marlins and placed catcher David Ross on the seven-day concussi...

The Chicago Cubs have selected left-hander Clayton Richards contract from Triple-A Iowa in time for Saturdays start against the Miami Marlins and placed catcher David Ross on the seven-day concussi...

Cubs score 2 in 11th and blank slumping Mets again, 2-0

Cubs score 2 in 11th and blank slumping Mets again, 2-0

Starlin Castro legged out a run-scoring infield single in the 11th inning, and the Chicago Cubs blanked the punchless New York Mets 2-0 Wednesday night for their second consecutive shutout at Citi ...

Starlin Castro legged out a run-scoring infield single in the 11th inning, and the Chicago Cubs blanked the punchless New York Mets 2-0 Wednesday night for their second consecutive shutout at Citi ...

Martinez paces Cardinals to 4-1 win, sweep of Cubs

Martinez paces Cardinals to 4-1 win, sweep of Cubs

Carlos Martinez was stingy before and after a lengthy rain delay, and the St. Louis Cardinals hit a season-high six doubles to sweep the Chicago Cubs with a 4-1 victory Sunday night that extended t...

Carlos Martinez was stingy before and after a lengthy rain delay, and the St. Louis Cardinals hit a season-high six doubles to sweep the Chicago Cubs with a 4-1 victory Sunday night that extended t...